Injuries have decimated Oklahoma City, which is battling hard to hold on to the eighth and final playoff berth in the Western Conference as the Spurs soar along with 17 victories in their past 20 games. …

The final full week of the regular season is highlighted by a crucial home-and-home set with Houston that could determine whether the Spurs are able to move up the standings and grab some piece of homecourt advantage in the playoffs. …

Friday’s 123-93 rout of the Nuggets marked the Spurs’ 50th win of the season, extending their NBA-record streak to a mind-boggling 16 seasons. They also secured their 18th straight season with a winning percentage of at least 60 percent, extending not only their record in the NBA but all of North American professional sports. …